Și Băgai Cu Cucu-n Plug / Mă Gîndesc Mai De Demult / Mîndră Din Călimănești / De Cît M-aș Fi Despărțit

Released in 1968 by the Romanian state-owned label Electrecord, this extended play record features the folk singer Justina Băluțeanu. During the 1960s, Electrecord played a central role in preserving and distributing traditional Romanian folklore, aiming to document the regional musical heritage of the country under the state’s cultural preservation mandate. The recording highlights the specific stylistic nuances of Romanian folk vocal traditions as interpreted by Băluțeanu, who was a respected representative of the genre during this era.

The sleeve design and production reflect the functional aesthetic of mid-century Eastern European vinyl releases, often utilizing modest, utilitarian layouts that prioritized accessibility and cultural documentation over commercial ornamentation. These records were intended for domestic consumption within Romania, serving as a staple of national folk broadcasting and private collections, and they remain valued by ethnomusicologists and collectors interested in the specific vocal techniques and song structures characteristic of the Romanian countryside in the mid-twentieth century.